Da Vinci
“Iron rusts from disuse.” “Stagnant water loses its purity, and in cold weather becomes frozen: Even so does inaction sap the vigors of the mind.” -Leonardo da Vinci. An artist is someone who practices their talent or talents, are dedicated to their work or form of art, are different from others and okay with that, an artist has to be inspired and inspire others. Last and certainly not least, an artist is someone who will do what they love no matter the consequence.
“People who study Leonardo’s sketches easily recognize advanced technology used today.” –anonymous. “He also drew complex models of machinery, and one of his particular favorite topics flight. For instance, he was so fascinated by flight he would buy caged birds just to let them go and watch them fly. Furthermore reason for him to do this is he was a vegan who respected Earth and all her inhabitants.
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Verrocchio’s specialty was perspective, which was quickly picked up and mastered by Leonardo di ser Piero Da Vinci. Often when an artist received a commission, their apprentices were assigned to help them. In one of Verrocchio’s commissions Leonardo was to draw an angel. It is believed the angel was so much better than the rest of the mural, Verrocchio set down his brush and never picked it up again. “Not only could Leonardo paint, he quickly learned metal working, leather arts, carpentry, drawing, and sculpting, furthermore he become a member of the guild by age 20.” –Anonymous. Da Vinci has some very well-known pieces, including “Virgin of the Rocks” “Leda and the Swan” “The last Supper” “The Gran Cavallo” and perhaps the most inspiring piece of art made “the Mona